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There’s a web technology that can find information on almost any subject on the Internet and spoon-feed it to you. Let’s say that you are obsessed with Justin Bieber and want updates on his whereabouts at all times of the day and night. RSS makes this fantasy a reality; with the right software and subscriptions, you would receive every relevant piece of information immediately following publication, delivered to either your mobile device or desktop.

Of course, if you are over 14, you probably have other interests – don’t worry, this technology can work for just about anything. With it you can read every article offered by a particular blog, for example. But before explaining how RSS can help you, let’s first get into what RSS is and its history over the years.